The Heroes (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1980, The Heroes is an action film directed by Wu Ma, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Former Shaolin man Marshal Kao takes his former classmates prisoner and, instead of executing them, proposes to his Qing commander that he torture them until they're willing to fight on behalf of the Qings. The 'torture' comes to look increasingly like strenuous kung fu training with Kao putting the prisoners through their paces. The Qing governor and his aides become suspicious of Kao's motives, although the beautiful Princess Shao Lung develops her own ideas about him.
Who’s in it. The Heroes stars Ti Lung as Wong Fei / Go Fei, Shih Szu as Princess, Danny Lee Sau-Yin as Righteous Monk and Michael Chan as Ching Emperor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Heroes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Heroes page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Heroes tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Heroes (1980)?
- In US, The Heroes is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Heroes worth watching?
- The Heroes holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Heroes?
- The Heroes stars Ti Lung, Shih Szu, Danny Lee Sau-Yin, Michael Chan and Dorian Tan Tao-Liang.
- When was The Heroes released?
- The Heroes was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.